Job Openings and Descriptions

SSWD has job openings for readers, notetakers, tutors, interpreters, and real-time captioners each semester. Other staff employment opportunities may be listed under University Staff Employment.

If you are a student and you are interested in applying as a Reader, Notetaker, or Tutor, you can submit the Student Job Application (.doc) and the Availability Schedule (.xls) to the SSWD office in Lassen Hall, Room 1008, Sacramento State University, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819-6042. The majority of these positions are student assistant positions for matriculated Sacramento State students in good academic standing who enroll in at least 6 units (4 units for graduate student). Please refer to California State University, Sacramento Student Employment Policy. Once the completed job application is received, you will only be contacted for an appointment if your skills and qualifications match the needs of those students we are currently serving in our program. If you have any questions, please call SSWD office at (916) 278-6955 (Voice) or (916) 278-7239 (TDD).

Applicants for interpreter or captioner positions, please see below for separate instructions.

Service Provider Job Descriptions and Minimum Qualifications:

Notetaker

Notetakers are responsible for taking notes of lectures, slides/films, group discussions, and other activities in the classroom. The notetaker may have to record or type the notes depending on the needs of the student. Notetakers must have good listening skills, and be able to comprehend a variety of subject matters in order to take accurate notes. Highly legible handwriting is key.

Reader

Readers are responsible for recording a variety of textbooks and other classroom materials onto tape in a timely and accurate manner. Reader must be able to keep listener on track with location of text and must accurately label tapes. Reader must have good reading skills, which include proper intonation, pronunciation, and reading speed.

Tutor

Tutors are responsible for setting up a tutoring plan and setting goals with each student for successful completion of a specific course. Tutor must be able to utilize a number of academic strategies and methods that are helpful when working with a range of disabilities. Tutor must have proof of passing the course she/he is tutoring with a grade of B+ or better.

Interpreter and Real-Time Captioner

If you are interested in the Hourly Interpreter/Transliterator or RTC position, please see the Current Staff Job Opportunities.  Applicants should fill out the University Staff Employment Application Form and submit it to the Office of Human Resources. 

Please inform SSWD at sswd@csus.edu if you encounter any problems accessing the SSWD web site.